Behavioral Feeding Therapy
Savannah Nguyen
- 30 Classes
- 3.4 (36 Review)
Classes Includes:
- Age:
- 3-5 year
- Duration:
- 9:00-11:00
- Lessons:
- 15
- Students:
- 50
- Certifications:
- Yes
- Language:
- English
Program Details
Behavioral Feeding Therapy supports children who experience challenging behaviors during meals, including tantrums, food refusal, difficulty sitting at the table, or limited food preferences. With clearance from a medical doctor, our program focuses exclusively on behavioral feeding concerns. Using the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we help children build healthier, safer, and more positive mealtime habits.
Our goal is to make mealtime less stressful, more successful, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in nearly 15 years of clinical expertise serving children in Plano.
Signs Your Child May Benefit From Feeding Therapy
Parents often seek support when their child shows:
- Strong preference for only one food or meal
- Refusal to eat foods with certain textures
- Avoidance of new foods or flavors
- Tantrums or behavior challenges at mealtime
- Picky eating that impacts nutrition
- Dependence on only one specific cup or bottle
If any of these sound familiar, your child may benefit from structured feeding support guided by ABA.
Our Behavioral Feeding Therapy Program
How Our Feeding Therapy Program Supports Your Child
A successful feeding program requires involvement from everyone who plays a role in your child’s daily life. We collaborate with:
This coordinated approach provides your child with consistent expectations and a smoother path to long-term progress.
How Our Feeding Therapy Program Works
Epic Strides provides individualized feeding therapy that supports safe eating, expands food acceptance, and builds positive mealtime routines. Our collaborative approach ensures progress that carries into everyday life. Learn more about our feeding program below:
Where Does Therapy Occur?
Individualized, collaborative care building lasting feeding skills
Where Does Therapy Occur?
Flexible settings supporting real-life mealtime success.
Who Provides Therapy?
Specialized clinicians guided by expert supervision
Where Does Our Therapy Occur?
Therapy is offered in the setting most supportive to your child’s needs:
- In Our Center
- In Your Home
- In Any Environment where Feeding Difficulties Regularly Occur
This ensures that new feeding skills learned in therapy transfer naturally into daily mealtime routines.
Who Provides Our Therapy Services?
Your child will work directly with:
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) trained in specialized feeding intervention
- Supervised closely by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who monitors progress, reviews data, and adjusts treatment based on your child’s needs
This team-based model ensures your child receives consistent, high-quality care guided by proven ABA principles.
What to Expect During the Intake Process?
At intake, our team determines whether your child’s feeding challenges are:
Behavior-Based Feeding Patterns
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammeled and
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammeled and
Oral-Motor or Sensory Needs
Medically Influenced Factors
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammeled and
In a free hour, when our power of choice is untrammeled and
Combination of Challenges
If additional support is needed, we coordinate with your child’s pediatrician, dietitian, speech therapist, or occupational therapist to develop a safe, unified plan. Our goal is to provide clear communication, consistent care, and a smooth transition into our feeding program, ensuring your child receives the right level of support from day one.
Our Commitment to Your Family
We believe mealtime should feel safe, calm, and successful. Our team ensures every provider understands the treatment plan so your child can transition smoothly into therapy and continue progressing across environments.